The College Classroom in 2020: It Won’t Be What It Is Today

1. The College Classroom in 2020: It Won’t Be What It Is Today

2. Changes at SLC in the last 10 years • Computers in many more classes and labs • Digital projectors in most or all classrooms • On-line library/databases for research & information leading to changes in the library • Students with more information available on their cellphones than a teacher could ever know • More and more students using mobile devices in classes • WiFi network in the college

3. Changes at SLC in the last 10 years • Use of on-line services/Internet for course management (Omnivox, Léa & Mio, Turnitin, Youtube, iTunes University…) • “Gator” courses • Textbook websites & e-books • Pilot projects for using mobile devices in class • iPad cart; Learning Catalytics • Programs requiring mobile devices (Business Program will require lap-tops) • On-line PD for faculty (APOP, ….)

4. Changes we have looked at (or talked about) • The “Flipped” classroom • Active learning activities • Blended learning • Use of iPads as teaching tools • As whiteboards (Splashtop, Explain Everything, ShowMe…) • As videocameras • As quiz tools (eClickers)

5. What are some key trends?* People expect to be able to work, learn and study wherever and whenever they want to. The technologies we use are increasingly cloud based. • virtually unlimited memory • browser-based software that is device independent * NMC Horizon Report 2012 Higher Education Edition

6. What are some key trends?* The world of work is increasingly collaborative, driving the way that student projects are structured. The abundance of resources and relationships made easily accessible via the Internet is increasingly challenging us to revisit our role as educators. * NMC Horizon Report 2012 Higher Education Edition

7. What are some key trends?* Education paradigms are shifting to include on-line learning, hybrid learning and collaborative models. There is a new emphasis in the classroom on more challenge-base and active learning. * NMC Horizon Report 2012 Higher Education Edition

8. Some questions (longer term) • To what extent will “bricks and mortar” buildings continue to be required? • Governments, students and parents will see savings in on-line education. • If part or most of a class happens on-line, schools will need fewer classrooms but require • More connectivity • Longer operating hours (24/7) • Different arrangements with faculty • Increase in course credit for prior learning. DIY U. (In Quebec, the RAC (La reconnaissance des acquis et des compétences)

9. How might the role of the teacher change? • “Guide on the side” • Create, organize and moderate courses • Serve more as a resource person, mentor and coach • Member of a PLN (personal learning network: the entire collection of people with whom you engage and exchange information, usually online)

10. How might the role of the teacher change? “My job as an educator is not to disgorge knowledge. My role is to set the parameters, get everybody engaged and in their places, and just ride it like a freight train. I learn as much as they do.” -David Vogt, Director, Digital Learning Projects, UBC

11. Discussion Question In small groups discuss what you think the 2 or 3 most significant differences that will distinguish the classroom of 2020 from today. Consider this from the perspective of • the student • the teacher • the infrastructure

12. A “road-map” will help us make decisions in the short term.

13. SLC IT– 2013 Roadmap 2018 Goals World-Class Student Success Students learn autonomously & collaboratively (on-line, any device, at their own pace) Teachers & staff comfortably guiding students through the maze of information & technology Teacher & Staff Engagement IT systems can easily adapt to the different needs and skills of all stakeholders Adaptable & Flexible Systems Solutions must be with the $-levels that the College can sustain Affordable Solutions Education Engaged students learning effectively though the use of the right tools DRAFT Engaged Faculty Focused on Learning 2013 Tasks & Deliverables Opening the World to our Students • TEACHERS • Explore and assess existing on-line evaluation, testing & training resources • Develop exercises that allow students to produce and upload oral presentations • Increase the “Gator-type” course offerings to all students • Encourage teachers to share their lessons-learned in the use of electronic pedagogy • Monitor lessons-learned on “Laptop Project” in Business Program • STAFF • Assess methods for recognizing acquired competencies in the day sector • Continue to assess & provide training on electronic tools for the control of academic integrity • Increase our understanding of the IT background of our students • Increase our understanding of the IT-competency expectations of universities • Develop internal building Tour app • IT TEAM • Establish simple Video-to-network production capabilities (storage & production room) • Continued improvement of the WIFI capability • Develop a software assessment approach that increases the importance of multi-platform capability • Support “Laptop Project” in Business Program • Assess various file-sharing and collaboration solutions (iCloud, Dropbox, Google-drive …) A private education in a public college